Make pattern from print of vehicle parts by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape. Pattern can also be made from mylar or 1/8″ masonite
Draw shapes on wood surface.
Drill 5/16″, 9/32″ or 17/64″ holes for ¼” axles and 5/32” holes for 1/8” axles.
Drill various size holes for windows.
Saw body parts from 2 x 4” or 3/4″ lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Sandcurved surfaces with a disc or spindle sander to smooth.
Smooth all sharp edges with a 1/8″ or 1/4″ round over bit .
Cut ¼” dowels to length (body + 2 x wheels thickness + 1/16″ or 3/32″ clearance). It is important to taper the ends of the axles to get them to easily go into the wheels. An easy way to do this is to gently sharpen the axles by turning the sharpener backwards in an old fashioned pencil sharpener-much easier than trying to do this with sand paper.)
Assemble wheel to one end of axle using white or yellow glue (Hot melt will not work.)(An easy way to glue the wheels to the axle is to dip a pencil point into a pool of glue and use the pencil to spread the glue to the inside of the wheel axle hole.) Add second wheel to complete assembly. Test that wheels turn freely.
Rub your hands over the entire vehicle to make sure there are not sharp edges or points. Remove with sandpaper if any are found.
The Fundamentals of Woodworking 2023 class is currently full and runs through June. The class will be repeated starting in July if there is enough [...]
Instructor: Dave Gronefeld Prerequisites: NONE Description: Taking the safety course is required for any member who wishes to use the shop. Safe operation of equipment [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Executive board meets on the second Thursday of each month (except December) to handle business of the Guild. Committee Chairmen and other activity leaders are [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Jay Noffsinger will present a program on constructing Shaker Oval Boxes. The workshop will be conducted in Jay's personal shop located at 2073 Bowler Road, [...]
The Fundamentals of Woodworking 2023 class is currently full and runs through June. The class will be repeated starting in July if there is enough [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
All members and visitors are welcome to attend on the third Thursday of each month (except December). Updates on guild activities, members “Show and Tell” [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
2023 will be the fourth time that the St. Louis Woodworkers Guild is instituting a series of short and focused classes on individual tools/techniques. Each [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Instructor: Mike Sistek / Bill Schuchat Class Description: The class will go into some detail on the various methods of sharpening edge tools such as [...]